Car Photography PART 1: Essential Tips For All Skill Levels

This is less about how to use a camera than it is about how to set the scene. Your eyes can see what a good picture looks like before you snap the shutter. This will help you get there.

0:00 - Intro & Summary
2:56 - Car Staging Tips
4:15 - Light Direction
4:45 - Avoiding Background Distractions
5:48 - Managing Reflections
7:24 - Using a Reflector
8:50 - How Many Pictures for Marketing?
10:28 - Repositioning & Having Patience
11:43 - Conclusions

[eugenenovosad]

Thank you, Andrew! A wonderful video presentation with so many great tips!

[abuhamza]

Thanks man, great tips. Also I like to take a small(ish) folding ladder with me so I can take those great shots from above - especially with a convertible.

Another tip is to put the viewer in the driving seat. Let them see the view through the steering wheel (chrome & wood in my car 😁), through the instrument binnacle, through the windscreen (which is like a picture frame all of its own), along the bonnet (UK speak for hood) and down a beautiful road.

Love the videos, you have inspired me to take better care of my S3 Spider, so thanks once again.

[brianaust]

Why has it taken me so long to watch this!? Shame on me 😳😝 Great stuff. And you’re so darned calm and cool I like your delivery lol

[Alexus_Gs]

amazing insight!! going to use these techniques on my future videos :D